Highlights from protests and demonstrations Cal Poly has seen during the past 58 years.
Tag: activism
Posted inFeatures
Ethnic Studies class puts on Hip-Hop Symposium to raise consciousness and promote expression
The event allowed students to display what they had learned and also served as a source of liberation for some.
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Fifteen-year-old SLO activist fights for animals’ lives
Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary continually inspires and drives founder Zoe Rosenberg as she strives to achieve her goal of protecting and liberating animals. Through resistance and vocalization, Rosenberg creates an impact in the San Luis Obispo community and beyond. Rosenberg is a 15-year-old high school student at Olive Grove Charter School, balancing her schoolwork with […]
Posted inNews
Holocaust survivor Ben Stern to speak Feb. 16-17
Stern is the keynote speaker at the 16th annual Change of the Status Quo: A Social Justice Conference Feb. 16-17.
Posted inNews
New chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action is created at Cal Poly
The Cal Poly chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action is a new group on campus that advocates for reproductive freedom.
Posted inNews
Students say people should stay involved after the Women’s March
While the Women’s March inspires thousands of participants, some students believe there is no political action taken beyond that.
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Her dad’s deportation made her an ally to DACA recipients
With her father’s deportation and personal connection to undocumented immigrants, Dominque Morales feels obligated to speak for DACA recipients.
Posted inOpinion
Queer Crowd marches in silence in response to transgender killings
The killing of six transgender women since the beginning of 2017 led to the silent march.
Posted inOpinion
Lipslut fights back against Trump
Student-run company has half of lipstick sales go to a woman’s charity
Posted inNews
Protests and demonstrations ensue in front of SLO Planned Parenthood
Both demonstrations carried out peacefully.
Posted inNews
Administration, College Republicans explain why Yiannopoulos doesn’t get a panel
Critics question why Milo Yiannopolous’ talk will not be a panel discussion format like previous Cal Poly speaker Michael Pollan.